70th Indian National Film Awards: 'Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva' wins big

Ayan Mukerji's directorial Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva won big at the 70th National Film Awards. The film got awards in the following categories: Best Male Playback Singer, won by Arijit Singh for the track Kesariya; Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects Gaming and Comic); and Best Music Director(Songs) was bagged by Pritam.

Mukerji expressed his excitement and gratitude over the achievement of the film. "It's a special day for us. I am deeply grateful for the recognition Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva has received at the [Indian] National Awards. The music of the film holds a special place in all our hearts. Pritam Da's compositions, coupled Amitabh's lyrics and with Arijit's voice, is something I feel so proud and grateful for. From the music to the visual effects, we poured a lot of love into making this film, and I thank the entire team for this fantastic collaborative effort which continues to give us so much love," he said in an official statement.

Brahmastra Part One: Shiva is the first part of a planned trilogy.

The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni. The storyline of Brahmastra follows Shiva, a DJ, who learns about his strange connection with the element of fire. He also holds the power to awaken the Brahmastra, a supernatural weapon that is said to be able to destroy the universe, capable of destroying creation and vanquishing all beings.

It stars an ensemble cast including Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna.

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